Jay Caldwell is the host of the WJON Morning News Watch, 5-10 weekday mornings. The program focuses on interaction with listeners both on air and online about what concerns them in Central Minnesota. Jay and his wife reside in St. Cloud and have since 1998. They raised their 2 boys who are now off to college starting their own adventures. Please tune in to the Morning News Watch for the latest news, sports, weather, entertainment and so much more.
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What State Troopers Are Doing To Limit Distracted Driving
The Minnesota State Troopers are cracking down on distracted drivers. State Trooper Sargent Jesse Grabow joined me on WJON. He says he sees people everyday looking at their phones and holding their phone while driving, which is against the law.
Minnesota’s a Hot Bed for Golf… Here’s Why
Minnesotans love golf and the sport has been growing in popularity in the state. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me to talk about golf trip destination spots golfers should consider.
St. Cloud’s Spann-Ford Likely to Join NFL Team This Weekend
The NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday with round 1 Thursday, rounds 2 and 3 on Friday and rounds 4-7 on Saturday. St. Cloud Tech graduate, Sauk Rapids native and former Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford will either be drafted or will likely sign as an undrafted rookie following the draft.
Car Break-Ins in Sartell; Theft in St. Cloud
The Sartell Police Department are reporting a couple of thefts from vehicle this week. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says the first one happened on the 800 block of 10th Avenue North.
High School Sports Schedule Monday April 22
Baseball:
STMA at Sartell-St. Stephen
Osakis at Cathedral
ACGC at Paynesville
Foley at Becker
New London-Spicer at Annandale
Maple Lake at Big Lake
Royalton at Holdingford
Softball:
Sauk Rapids-Rice at St. Cloud Crush
Cathedral at Pierz
Holdingford at Royalton
Foley at Mora
Little Falls at Milaca
Annandale at New London-Spicer
Paynesville at ACGC
Girls Golf:
Multiple Teams at Mora
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High School Sports Results Thursday April 18
Baseball:
St. Cloud Crush 1, Sartell-St. Stephen 0 (8 innings)
(Kadyn Mork went 1-3 with the game-winner RBI. Drew Leiser threw 8 shutout innings with 1 hit allowed and 7 strikeouts for the Crush. Wesley Johnson threw 7 shutout innings for Sartell)
Fergus Falls 8, Sauk Rapids-Rice 7
Brainerd 8, ROCORI 3
Foley 11, Cathedral 3
(John Brew and Jacob Oliver each drove in runs for the Crusaders.)
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Lottery Tickets Stolen in St. Cloud; Vehicles Broken Into in Waite Park
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on 2500 block of 2nd Street South where a business was entered after hours and lottery tickets were taken.
Timberwolves First Round Playoff Schedule Set
The Timberwolves are the 3rd seed in the Western Conference and will play 6th seeded Phoenix in a first round best of 7 series. Game 1 will be in Minnesota Saturday at 2:30, pregame on AM 1390/93.9 FM Granite City Sports at 2:15.
Stream Trout Fishing Is Big In This Part of the MN
The stream trout season opens Saturday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says we have trout fishing options in every region of the state. That consists of rainbow, brown, and brook trout.
Bear Sightings in Central Minnesota Aren’t Uncommon
All of the bears in Minnesota are black bears. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says there is more bears in Central Minnesota than people realize. He says you just don't see them out and about very often.